Town of Florence
The Town of Florence, Arizona is in Pinal County and is located between Phoenix and Tucson. Colonel Levi Ruggles, an Indian Agent serving in the United States Territory of Arizona, staked and platted the town in 1866 and by the mid-1920s, the area had become the agricultural center of Pinal County. Florence is the sixth-oldest non-Native American settlement in Arizona. The town was formally incorporated in 1900. Its downtown is designated as an official “Historic District”. Florence is the county seat and has been since the County’s formation in 1875.
Florence sits at an elevation of 1,493 feet and was built along the Gila River. It is surrounded by the beautiful Sonoran Desert and the Superstition and Pinal Mountains, which provide scenic views and enhance the quality of life in Arizona’s safest community. Additionally, Florence enjoys year-round sunshine, which provides an ideal place for retirement. The town currently encompasses an area of 62.7 square miles and a population of 25,207 (according to the 2022 Census). The Town of Florence operates under a council-manager form of government. The mayor and all members of the Town Council are elected at-large on a nonpartisan basis.
The Town of Florence invites all visitors and new residents to experience the charm of our small-town community. Stop by and set foot into “a western state of mind”.
The Town of Florence is a welcoming community with a rich history and a commitment to embracing all residents as part of our “hometown”. Departments across town such as the Town Council, Police, Fire, Administration, Community Services, and Informational Technology (IT) have taken proactive measures to provide excellent care and accessibility for all residents, regardless
of their needs.
We are proud to offer accessibility options throughout our town. Examples include the Viney Jones Library and Community Center, which offers Baby Sensory Time and similar community programs. Our IT department is committed to ensuring all residents remain informed and can participate in live town meetings by providing closed captioning and hearing assistance options. Our Community Services Department also provides engaging and sensory-friendly programs throughout the year and has taken steps to tailor these activities to individuals with special or specific needs. We invite you to discover all that our historic “hometown” has to offer you and your family!
